Atty. Eric John Custer
Eric John Custer is a lawyer practicing entertainment & media, intellectual property. Eric received a B.A. degree from Kansas State University, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Entertainment & Media & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Eric John Custer at a Glance
Eric John Custer is a Partner, Entertainment based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California United States District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California (1993). Educated at University of Texas School of Law J.D. with honors University of Texas School of Law J.D. 1993 Member (—) and Kansas State University B.A. summa cum laude Kansas State University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Active member of Memberships & Activities Admitted to practice in California, Admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California, and Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property section Forum On The Entertainment And Sports Industries. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric John Custer
- Eric John Custer is a lawyer practicing entertainment & media, intellectual property
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Kansas State University, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Eric practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Eric John Custer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric John Custer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric John Custer is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Eric John Custer is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Eric John Custer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric John Custer's practice in the field of ip and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric John Custer brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and entertainment, Eric John Custer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Eric John Custer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric John Custer Handles in Los Angeles
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